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The Poem of the Fall of Man

Editorial debating Greek vs Latin theology, defending traditional doctrines and critiquing modern theological shifts. Also discusses Bible Revision, church union, and denominational practice.
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American Presbyterianism

Preface to a scholarly history tracing the origins and early growth of American Presbyterianism, based on newly found British and American manuscripts. Emphasizes archival research.
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James Eells

Claims Scripture's silences—like the heavens' mute testimony—prove its divine origin. Editorial mourns Rev. James Eells and urges an endowment for Lane Seminary.
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Mansfield College

Urges church members to support their pastor through faithful attendance, cooperative service, and active participation in worship and prayer, strengthening preaching and communal faith.
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Terms of Christian Union

1887 Christian Union issue discussing church leadership—ministers as bishops who organize and lead—and reporting on the national temperance movement and related social commentary.
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The Barriers to Christian Union

Discusses Plato's educational ideal briefly and argues Christian unity is spiritual, centered in Christ; distinguishes visible and invisible church and opposes papal claims.
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The New Theory of the Apocalypse

Covers French Reformed suffering after Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes. Critiques Vischer's claim that Revelation is a Jewish apocalypse reworked by Christians.
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The Apocalypse of Jesus

Scholarly analysis of Jesus' apocalyptic discourse in the Synoptics (Matt 24, Mark 13, Luke 21), its relation to Daniel and Revelation, and competing interpretive theories.
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Defects in American Presbyterianism

Periodical reviews Dorchester's book, recounts India travel and missionary scenes at Cawnpore/Bithoor, and includes Cuyler's sermon defending the immutable, universal Gospel.
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An Ancient Type of Presbyterianism

From The Independent (1888): poems and Charles A. Briggs's essay on an English Presbyterian congregation in Geneva—John Knox, elected officers, term service, and baptisms.
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Ministerial Education

Editorial argues the ministry is a divine calling distinct from ordinary professions. It urges flexible, graded ministerial education to meet American Presbyterian needs and address shortages.
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The Westminster Standards

1889 issue of The Independent with poems and essays, including a detailed exposé on leprosy in America urging Christian charity, isolation, and practical relief.
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Whither? A Theological Question for the Times

Briggs diagnoses modern drift from the Westminster standards in Presbyterianism and Puritan theology. He urges doctrinal recovery, Christian unity, and renewed mission.
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The Westminster Confession and the Traditional Dogma

Listings of schools, services, insurance and travel ads alongside news of the International Congress. Blaine urges American nations toward closer intercourse, commerce, and reduced militarization.
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